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Freelancer Posting (Mini Brief) We are seeking an experienced WordPress developer to rebuild our church website. An existing Tithely site is available as a reference: [login to view URL] It contains approved wording and base content, however it was never launched as it cannot support the advanced functionality we now require. We are looking for a site that is: • Visually polished and professional • Easy to read and navigate for all ages (especially older visitors) • Simple for non-technical staff to update The project will be delivered in stages. Stage 1 focuses on confirming navigation, layout, and overall visual direction before proceeding to full build. (A full detailed brief is attached.) ________________________________________ Scope Overview (Summary – Refer to Full Brief) Initial Direction • Confirm mobile menu/navigation approach • Confirm landing page structure and user flow • Establish overall visual style and layout direction • Validate usability (particularly mobile and older-user accessibility) before full build ________________________________________ Core Website • Build all key pages using existing approved content (no copywriting required) • Apply a clean, modern, and accessible design aligned to the approved direction • Follow a minimalist, mobile-first style (similar to [login to view URL] reference in full brief) ________________________________________ Sermons System • YouTube → website workflow • Automatic or near-automatic sermon publishing • Searchable archive (series, date/month, topic) ________________________________________ Events System • Centralised calendar (single event creation as the source of truth) • Display across relevant areas of the site using filtered views • Event pages with registration (free + paid) • Stripe integration for payments/sponsorships ________________________________________ Online Giving • Mobile-friendly donation system • Support for one-off and recurring giving ________________________________________ QR Landing Page • Dedicated, highly mobile-friendly landing page for QR visitors • Large, simple call-to-action elements (first-visit experience) • Easy for staff to update links, buttons, and images ________________________________________ Member Database & Communication • Secure, permanent storage of member/contact data • Support for email communications (EDMs) and event registrations • Simple sign-up and/or login functionality ________________________________________ Admin & User Management • Easy updates for non-technical users • Role-based access with page-level permissions • Backup and restore capability (revisions + recovery / “time machine”) ________________________________________ Tracking & Integrations • GA4 and Google Ads tracking-ready setup • Zapier integration capability strongly preferred, with the ability to trigger automations from key site actions (e.g. form submissions, event registrations, payments, user activity) without requiring custom code for each use case ________________________________________ Project Management • Use of a structured task/review system (not email) • Must support multiple reviewers for approvals ________________________________________ Proposal Requirements (Important) Please include the following in your proposal: 1. Relevant Experience • 2–4 examples of similar WordPress projects (church/community sites preferred, or sites with media libraries, member systems, and payments) 2. Technical Approach (Required) Please clearly explain how you would structure the following: • Sermon system (YouTube → website automation) • Events system (single calendar + registrations + Stripe payments) • Member database (user data, registrations, and communications) • Automation approach (how WordPress events trigger Zapier or similar systems) 3. Proposed Stack (Required) • Theme • Page builder (if any) • Key plugins (events, forms, membership, automation, etc.) • Any automation tools (e.g. Zapier, webhooks, internal automation plugins) 4. Workflow & Delivery • How you would approach Stage 1 (navigation/layout validation) • Estimated timeline • Estimated cost ________________________________________ Important (Read Carefully) • Please do not submit a generic proposal • Proposals without a clear technical approach will not be considered • Preference will be given to developers who demonstrate clear system architecture thinking (not just design or page building) ________________________________________
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A Warm Hello! We are readily available to start working on this project! We understand that this is not just a website redesign, but the creation of a central digital platform for your church’s operations, communication, and growth. We’ll approach this with equal focus on usability (especially for older audiences), automation, and long-term maintainability. Proposed Stack Theme: - Lightweight custom theme (based on Astra or Block Theme) for performance and flexibility Page Builder: - Bricks Builder (preferred) or Elementor (if team familiarity is needed) - Clean structure - High performance - Easy for non-technical updates Key Plugins: - Events: The Events Calendar / Event Tickets - Forms: Gravity Forms (advanced logic + integrations) - Membership/CRM: FluentCRM or MemberPress (depending on depth needed) - Payments: Stripe (via plugin integration) Automation: - Zapier - WP Webhooks / Uncanny Automator Other: - Backup: BlogVault / UpdraftPlus - SEO + performance: RankMath + caching layer Looking forward to partnering with you on building a meaningful and future-ready platform. Best regards, Ana
$5,000 AUD in 70 days
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Church Website Rebuild (Structured, Scalable & Accessible) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I understand you need a clean, accessible WordPress platform with strong systems (sermons, events, giving, members) and a clear architecture—not just design. ⸻ Technical Approach 1. Sermon System (YouTube → Website Automation) • Use YouTube API + webhook automation (via Zapier or WP Webhooks) • New video upload → auto-create sermon post (title, thumbnail, date, tags) • Custom post type: Sermons with filters (series, speaker, date) • Searchable archive + auto-tagging 2. Events System (Single Source + Registration) • Plugin: The Events Calendar + Event Tickets • One event entry → auto-displays across pages (filtered views) • Free + paid registrations (Stripe integration) • Event-specific landing pages + attendee tracking 3. Member Database & Communication • Plugin: FluentCRM / Groundhogg (self-hosted CRM) • Stores members, visitors, event signups • Email campaigns (EDMs) + segmentation • Optional login system (MemberPress / WP Fusion) Let’s Chat… Thanks
$3,500 AUD in 39 days
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I understand and deeply appreciate the significance of your project to create an engaging, professional, and easy-to-navigate WordPress site for your church. My extensive experience as a WordPress developer and my proficiency in the key areas highlighted in your project description, such as media libraries, member systems, and payments, uniquely positions me to deliver exactly what you need. I have completed diverse projects with functionalities that map closely to the ones you require - thus, I am confident that I can build a site that perfectly suits your needs. One of my strengths is ensuring ease-of-use for non-technical users while maintaining full functionality. I will deploy an interface that allows all staff members to easily update content as needed and multiple reviewers to conveniently give their approvals. Additionally, with my technical skills in channels such as HTML, JavaScript, PHP coupled with my automation tools like Zapier which you requested for - the whole automation process would be smoothest it can ever be - triggering actions from key site activities won't require recoding every time. I take pride in delivering not just visually polished websites but also websites engineered to be mobile-friendly and accessible across all age groups – ensuring that older visitors can have an enjoyable experience too.
$5,000 AUD in 70 days
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With over a decade of experience in full-stack architecture and high-scale systems, I understand the importance of creating an engaging WordPress site for your church that is visually polished, easy to navigate for all ages, and simple for non-technical staff to update. Your project goal of rebuilding the existing Tithely site to support advanced functionality aligns perfectly with my background in high-complexity systems, such as scaling for over 1 million users and developing secure FinTech solutions. For your church website, a key strategy I would recommend is to prioritize a mobile-first design approach to ensure accessibility for all users. Drawing from my experience in developing high-performance solutions, including serving over 1 million users with Telegram Mini Apps, I am confident in my ability to create a visually appealing and user-friendly website that meets your requirements. I encourage you to reach out to discuss the roadmap for your project further. I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate and deliver a high-quality solution that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.
$4,000 AUD in 45 days
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Hello, I understand you need a modern, accessible WordPress church website with clear navigation, sermon automation, events + payments, member system, and scalable integrations—starting with Stage 1 UX validation before full build. I will first define navigation, mobile flow, and layout in wireframes, then build using a modular WordPress stack with automated sermon sync (YouTube API), centralized events system with Stripe, and a structured member/CRM + Zapier-based automation setup. I have 10+ years of experience building scalable WordPress platforms including community sites with media libraries, event systems, and integrations. Let’s connect in chat to review your full brief and align on architecture before starting Stage, thank you Gaurav Garg
$3,000 AUD in 20 days
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Hi, my name is Andrew, certified web developer and designer for more than 15 years. I am interested in your project, but if you like some links of my work, we can discuss more, I do not add the in proposals. Thank you
$5,000 AUD in 30 days
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Hi, I am Preferred freelancer and WordPress developer with 12 years of experience in Web development, Website design, WooCommerce development and API integration. I have successfully worked on a variety of projects and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, responsive, and user-friendly websites. I can assist you with: - Figma to Website - WordPress optimization - WooCommerce/eCommerce web development - Elementor design and development - Website design - Business/Informational Website - Developing WordPress/WooCommerce site from the ground up - API Integration - Website support & maintenance - Custom theme & plugin development or customization Kindly review my clients feedbacks and portfolio at https://www.freelancer.com/u/bhaveshjnariya Let's connect and discuss to start right away! Best regards, Bhavesh
$3,000 AUD in 7 days
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Hi, This is Elias from Miami. I checked your project description and understand you need a polished WordPress rebuild for your church that is easy for older visitors to use, simple for staff to manage, and structured properly from the start so sermons, events, giving, member data, and automations all work together cleanly. I would approach this in stages, starting with navigation, mobile usability, and layout validation first, then building the full site on a stable WordPress stack with clean admin workflows, role-based access, and automation-ready integrations. I’ve worked on content-heavy WordPress platforms with media libraries, event systems, payments, and non-technical admin teams, so I understand both the UX and system side of this kind of build. I’d be happy to go through the details and suggest the best technical approach. I have a few questions to get a better understanding: Q1 – For the sermons workflow, do you want YouTube publishing to create sermon entries automatically in WordPress, or is a staff review step preferred before they go live? Q2 – For the member database, should this function mainly as a contact/registration CRM inside WordPress, or do you want it synced with an external email or church management platform? Q3 – For Stage 1, do you want clickable wireframes / design mockups for approval first, or would you prefer a live staging prototype with the proposed navigation and homepage flow? Looking forward to hearing from you.
$4,000 AUD in 7 days
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Dear Sir, I am ready to rebuild your existing Tithely website into WordPress with all the desired features as per your attached instructions and the file. I am ready to begin!
$3,500 AUD in 20 days
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Hello, I’ve reviewed your brief and can deliver a structured, scalable WordPress solution focused on usability and automation. Approach: • Sermons: YouTube API + WP Webhooks/Zapier for auto-publishing with filters (series, date, topic) • Events: Central calendar using The Events Calendar + Stripe (free/paid registrations) • Members: Secure database via MemberPress/FluentCRM for registrations, login, and email communication • Automation: Zapier/webhooks to trigger workflows from forms, events, and payments Stack: Astra/Block theme + Elementor (light use), ACF, Fluent Forms, Stripe, WP Webhooks Workflow: Stage 1 includes navigation, mobile UX, and layout validation before build Timeline: 3–5 weeks Cost: Flexible based on final scope Happy to discuss further. Deepak Jain
$4,000 AUD in 20 days
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Hi, I’ve reviewed your brief and can definitely help build a clean, easy-to-manage church website with strong backend systems. My Approach: Sermons: Auto-sync YouTube videos to WordPress using Zapier/webhooks → searchable by series, topic, date Events: The Events Calendar + Stripe for free/paid registrations with one central calendar Members: FluentCRM/MemberPress for secure data, signups, and email communication Automation: Zapier integration for forms, events, and payments (no manual work) Stack: Theme: Kadence / Astra Builder: Gutenberg (easy for non-technical staff) Plugins: Events Calendar, Fluent Forms/CRM, Stripe, WP Webhooks, UpdraftPlus Workflow: Stage 1: Wireframes + navigation + mobile UX (5–7 days) Full build: 3–5 weeks Cost: $ $3,500 I focus on making the system simple for your team, not just design. Happy to share relevant work. Regards Dinesh
$3,500 AUD in 15 days
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Hi, I can rebuild your church website with a scalable WordPress architecture using a custom theme + Elementor/Gutenberg hybrid. Sermons can be automated via YouTube API + custom post types, events via The Events Calendar + Stripe, and member data via FluentCRM + WP User system integrated with Zapier/webhooks for automation. lets discuss in chat as I have some queries to ask regarding the project to proceed further.
$3,000 AUD in 15 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Experienced WordPress Developer to Rebuild Your Church Website ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you are doing well. I just reviewed your project requirements and see you are looking for an experienced WordPress developer. You don't need to look any further; Zohaib is here to help you! My team has successfully completed 50+ similar projects for church websites. I will create a visually polished and user-friendly site that meets all your advanced functionality needs. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily rebuild your church website as I have 5 years of experience in WordPress development, specializing in user-friendly designs, mobile responsiveness, and member systems. I have a strong grip on related technologies like WooCommerce and Zapier, ensuring a seamless integration of all required functionalities. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail and let me show you samples of my previous work. I'm excited to help you create a modern and accessible website! ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ WordPress Development ✅ Responsive Design ✅ WooCommerce Integration ✅ Member Management Systems ✅ Custom Page Building ✅ SEO Optimization ✅ Mobile Navigation Design ✅ Event Management Systems ✅ Stripe Payment Integration ✅ YouTube Automation ✅ User Data Management ✅ Google Analytics Setup Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib
$3,400 AUD in 2 days
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I’ve built WordPress platforms with media libraries, event systems, and payments—happy to share relevant examples. I’d structure sermons via YouTube API auto-sync, events using a central calendar (The Events Calendar + Stripe), and member data via secure user roles + forms with Zapier/webhooks for automation. Stack: Astra/Block theme + Gutenberg, plugins (Events Calendar, WPForms, MemberPress, WP Fusion/Zapier). Stage 1 will focus on UX wireframes, navigation validation, and mobile-first layout within 3–5 days before full build. Best regards, Ihtsham
$3,000 AUD in 1 day
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Hello! As per your project post, you’re looking to rebuild an engaging and accessible WordPress website for your church, with a strong focus on usability for all age groups, especially older visitors, while also supporting sermons, events, online giving, member management, and automation. The goal is to create a clean, modern, and easy to maintain platform that supports both community engagement and internal operations. My focus will be on delivering a structured and scalable WordPress solution, featuring: a mobile first and accessible design with clear navigation and readable layouts, a sermon system that integrates YouTube with automated publishing and searchable archives by series date and topic, a centralized events system with registration and Stripe based payments, a secure member database with communication capabilities for emails and event updates, and QR optimized landing pages for quick access. I specialize in WordPress development for community driven and content rich platforms, with experience in building event systems, membership structures, and automation workflows using tools like custom plugins, Zapier, and webhook integrations. Let’s connect to review your current Tithely setup, required workflows, and priority features so we can plan Stage 1 layout validation and ensure the best user experience before full development. Best regards, Nikita Gupta.
$3,000 AUD in 18 days
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With a solid 8+ years of experience under my belt, specializing in WordPress, WooCommerce, and Magento development, I am confident that I can build the polished, professional, easy-to-navigate church website that you need. Having worked on similar projects in the past (notably community sites with media libraries, member systems, and payments), I am well-versed in the intricacies and functionalities crucial for your project's success. Understanding your requirement for a minimalist, mobile-first design aesthetic, we can apply a clean and modern style to align with not only the existing content but also the advanced functionalities for sermons system, events system, online giving system, member database & communication and admin & user management. Additionally, my knowledge of advanced plugins like Zapier that enable task automation without requiring custom code would be an added advantage to your project. In terms of project management, I am a strong advocate for structured task/review systems that facilitate smooth collaboration. With this said, I believe my technical expertise, collaborative approach and commitment to detailed documentation make me the ideal candidate to give life to your vision. Just as no two churches are alike, I believe no 'one-size-fits-all' solution exists when it comes to web development - every challenge is meticulously attended to guaranteeing 100% client satisfaction. Let’s have a chat about how we can bring your project to fruition!
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As the founder of SoftwareLinkers, I, Nitin, have centered my business around creating secure, scalable digital solutions across a range of industries. Our portfolio is filled with examples of websites that include media libraries, member systems, and payment functionalities - fitting the criteria for your project quite well. We'll structure your platform with a clean, modern design that aligns with the provided direction - important for an easy-to-use website for users of all ages. To specifically address your specific questions: for the sermon system, we'll automate the process from YouTube to your new website ensuring quick and efficient publishing while keeping it searchable by series, date/month, and topic. For the events system, we'll create a centralized calendar with single-event creation as the source of truth, integrate filtered views throughout the site relevantly and include registration capability (free + paid) optimized by Stripe integration. And rest-assured a clean, mobile-friendly donation system supporting both one-off and recurring giving will be added. Using WordPress as your CMS will allow even non-tech staff to update your site effortlessly.
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I can build your site as a modular WordPress ecosystem focused on scalability, automation, and ease of use for non-technical staff. I’ve delivered similar platforms with media libraries, event systems, payments, and user management, designed for long-term maintainability. Technical Approach Sermons: YouTube → WordPress via API + automation (Zapier/Make), auto-creating sermon posts with metadata (series, date, tags) for a searchable archive. Events: Single custom post type as the source of truth, with filtered views across pages. Registrations handled via forms + Stripe integration, ensuring no duplication. Members: Managed via a secure membership plugin + CRM-style structure, storing user data, event participation, and enabling email communication. Automation: Key actions (forms, payments, registrations) trigger Zapier/webhooks for workflows without custom rebuilds. Proposed Stack Theme: Lightweight (e.g. Astra/Block theme) Builder: Native Gutenberg (for simplicity) Plugins: Events Calendar, WPForms/Fluent Forms, MemberPress (or similar), Stripe, WP Webhooks Automation: Zapier or Make Workflow Stage 1: Wireframes + navigation + mobile-first UX validation (especially for accessibility). Then phased build with structured review cycles. I focus on clean architecture, performance, and usability, ensuring the site is easy to manage while supporting your long-term growth.
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I’ve rebuilt church websites before with similar needs—media libraries, event calendars, donations, and member management. One recent project involved integrating sermon videos from YouTube with automated publishing to keep content fresh without manual steps. For the sermon system, I’d set up YouTube API integration to pull new videos automatically into a searchable archive, categorized by series and topics. For events, a central calendar linked to Event Calendar Pro or The Events Calendar with Stripe-enabled registration/payment makes managing free and paid events painless. The member database would use a lightweight membership plugin like MemberPress or Restrict Content Pro, coupled with Gravity Forms for sign-ups and email integrations. I’d automate actions with Zapier by connecting WordPress form triggers and payment events to email campaigns and CRM updates—minimizing manual work. Theme-wise, a responsive, accessible starter like GeneratePress or Kadence ensures a mobile-first, minimalist design. I favor Gutenberg or Elementor for easy editing by non-technical staff. Stage 1 would begin by mapping user flows with wireframes and mobile menu prototypes for feedback, ensuring the site is clear for all ages before full build. Typical timeline: 2–3 weeks for stage 1 deliverables. What does your team envision for the sermon publishing frequency? Also, are there preferred CRM or email tools you want to keep using? Ready to start outlining navigation and layout right away.
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Hello, I’m a WordPress developer and I can rebuild your church website into a clean, modern, and easy-to-manage system that works well for all ages, especially mobile users and non-technical staff. I’ve built similar content-heavy and functionality-driven websites with events, media, and integrations, and I understand the importance of structure, usability, and long-term maintainability. My approach (high level): Clean, mobile-first design with simple navigation Sermons system connected to YouTube with searchable archive Events system with calendar, registrations, and Stripe payments Easy member database with forms + email communication QR landing page for first-time visitors Admin-friendly setup with role-based access and backups Zapier/webhook-ready automation for future scaling Technical approach: WordPress with a lightweight custom or hybrid theme ACF for structured content Event + form system (modern, scalable plugin setup) Stripe integration for giving & event payments Zapier/webhook integration for automation workflows Stage 1 focus: I will first design and confirm: Navigation structure Page layout direction Mobile UX (especially for older users) Overall visual style before full development Delivery: Clear milestone-based workflow (not email-based) Regular review updates during Stage 1 Estimated timeline and cost shared after final scope confirmation I’d be happy to discuss the full structure and start Stage 1 right away. Thank you.
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